Post by Phoenix Garcia on Nov 17, 2012 18:47:01 GMT -5
Welcome to Syrunn's student help centre!
So, most of us here are in college or university right about now. It occurred to me we're all struggling in the same crappy boat of revising and homework. Real life is so important, so I thought it'd be good to offer a collection of great university resources for students of all studies. But first, a few guidelines eh?
- Please only post relevant materials, such as a request for help or resources for other students to use.
- If you ask for assistance with a project, paper, or problem, please attempt to solve your problem first, before posting here. Don't ask for help until after you've attempted to solve it yourself first.
- Syrunn in no way advocates cheating of any sort. Do not post with the intent to cheat, or just to ask for answers. Ask for help in understanding the problem.
- Seeing as how this is a writing forum, you may ask other members to proofread your essays or research projects.
- Please provide constructive criticism. Everyone learns at different paces; it is important to respect people when they ask for help because that might scare them away.
Learning & Homework Resources
Khan Academy
- This great resource is completely free. You can make an account and watch videos done by the great Salman Khan, who explains various areas of studies such as maths, sciences, humanities and economics. In addition to watching awesome videos, you are able to do exercises to help you practice and develop your skills. Note: This is a free resource.
Physics Forum
- This forum is dedicated specifically to discussing physics. However, they have a great homework help section on their forum where you can work out your problems. Although this forum originally was for physics, they offer sections for other sciences such as biology, chem., and more. Signing up is completely free! Note: This is a free resource.
OWL
- This website is an awesome English and writing tool for students. They over a wide variety of research tools, in addition to assistance in the mechanics of writing a paper. Note: This is a free resource.
Math TV
- This website is entirely dedicated to various areas of mathematics. Featuring awesome videos explaining different subjects, you can learn just about anything in maths here. There are different tutors, so you can find the one that explains the subjects in the best way for you. Note: This is a pay & free resource.
Citation Machine
- This is an awesome quick resource to help you organize your bibliography for citing your sources. Citation Machine features both APA and MLA formats for citing sources. Note: This is a free resource.
Word Reference
- This is a fantastic resource with multiple language dictionaries. If you need a quick translation or definition, this is the place to go! Note: This is a free resource.
Free Online Courses
Academic Earth
- This website offers a variety of tools and free classes. In addition to offering free online classes and tools, you may even get assistance finding the appropriate degree plan for yourself. Note: This is a free resource.
edX
- This website offers a variety of free online courses from leading universities. These courses once completed will give you certificates to prove your proficiency in the subject. Note: This is a free resource.
So that about wraps up the resources the help centre currently offers. As I mentioned before, you may ask for help at any time from other members of Syrunn. I figure we're all in different studies pretty much, so I will leave it up to the members to volunteer their services to provide help. If you would like to be an official mentor here at Syrunn, you can PM me here. Please specify what subjects you would be willing to help other members in. Your name and subject specialities will be added to the list below. By adding your name to this list, you are accepting that on occasion a member of Syrunn might inquire within your specific subject via PM.
Syrunn Mentors
- Niva // Web Programming, Graphics Design, English writing and Philosophy
- Chi // Spanish, English Literature and English writing
In addition to asking for help here in our help centre, you may post a resource with a little blurb like the resources above. If you would like to add a help resource to this list, simply post in this thread with a link to the website, as well as a brief description. Anyone is allowed to post resources here. You do not need to worry about this thread, staff members will regularly update the resource list.
Good luck studying guys! Don't forget that school is more important than RPing. We've offered this section to the forum so that you may get help from those you might feel more comfortable around. I hope this helps! <3
